Mr. Rev. James J. Maher - President of Niagara University ​                   Mr. Hung Le - Associate Vice President for International Affairs On March 25, 2016, Dong Nai Technology University had a meeting with representatives from Niagara University, Mr. Rev. James J. Maher, Chairman of the Board - President and Mr. Hung Le - Associate Vice President for International Affairs, at Sheraton Hotel, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. For Dong Nai Technology University with the representation of President - Ms. Vo Thi Thanh Hoa, PhD. Phan Ngoc Son - Rector and TS. Tran Thi Quynh Le - Head of International Cooperation Department. At the meeting, both parties discussed cooperative opportunities in the aspects of education and training with Dong Nai Technology University, especially student exchange program between two parties. Through the meeting, both parties discussed the plan of visiting and working together with Niagara University in near future. In addition, representatives from two parties implemented a program included faculties of Dong Nai Technology University to study management experience, innovative teaching methods, is training, internship courses, curriculum framework, curriculum development and programmes for student exchanges and scholarships for students. Dr. Phan Ngoc Son said that this will create favorable conditions for cooperation between two parties to reach the best efficiency in order to open up new opportunities, aims to foster desires of two schools as well as contribute to enhance the relationship between two countries Vietnam - The United States.    

03.23.2016, the meeting between representatives of Bournemouth University (UK) and Dong Nai University Technology was held in Meeting Room 4 (DNTU's Library) at 3p.m with the presence of Dr.Dang Kim Triet and Head of International Cooperation Department - Dr. Tran Thi Quynh Le. The purpose of important goals is for cooperation and international training  as well as transition training (2 + 2/3 + 1) or the intensive research between two universities. Two parties spent time introducing sharply about  their schools. Bournemouth University is located away from the University of London - United Kingdom less than 2 hours by train. There is  a total of 18,000 students, including 1,500 students from 130 countries around the world. In 2006, Bournermouth University was honored among the top of 200 international universities by Times Higher Education World poll. The school is currently training various majors including undergraduate and graduate students with faculties:  Health & Social Sciences – Management – Media & Communication – Science & Technology The major was trainning in school – Media Production – Marketing Communication – Computing and Informatics – Creative Technology – Design and Engineering – Tourism and Hospitality – Events and Leisure – Bussiness Some  pictures of  the meeting: If the cooperation between DNTU and Bournemouth University is greatly successful in near future,  it will be a huge door opened for DNTU students to get knowledge as well as express themselves with professional international education, especially  for the students who have been learning the majors of tourism, administration, information technology. The visiting pictures of the delegation‘s Bournermouth University

On March 23th 2016, the respentative of Bournemouth University (UK) comed and worked with Dong Nai Techology University. The meeting was held in meeting room 4 with presence of Mr. Dang Kim Triet and Ms. Tran Thi Quynh Le, Head of International Relations Department.  Bournermouth University is located away from the University of London - United Kingdom less than 2 hours by train.  With a total of 18,000 students, including 1,500 students from 130 countries around the world.  In 2006 Bournermouth University was honored among the top 200 international universities by Times Higher Education World poll. The introduction of Bournermouth University Bournermouth University are currently training many diverse major including undergraduate and graduate students, such as: - Health & Social Sciences - Management - Media & Communication - Science & Technology The Bloc, slithering training sector: - Media Production - Marketing communication - Computing and Informatics - Creative Technology - Design and Engineering - Tourism and Hospitality - Events and Leisure - Bussiness On the meeting, two parties mention on the cooperation in training and transition training (2 + 2 or 3 + 1) or the intensive research between the two universities. The two sides have sharp owner of his own school. Ms. Quynh Le introduction to the Dong Nai Technology University The cooperation between DNTU and Bournermouth University is a big change for DNTU students , especially students from Administration and  Information Technology Faculty.     Pham Thi Kim Ngan (International Relations Department)  

In the afternoon of May 4th, Dong Nai Technology University welcomed Naresuan University delegation (Thailand), including Dr.Puangrat Kajitvichynukul - Director of Environmental Research and Development Centre; Dr. Jiparat Ananpattarachai - Lecturer from Faculty of Construction of Naresuan University (Thailand) and Associate Prof. Bui Xuan Thanh - Head of Department of Water Science & Technology in Ho Chi Minh City Polytechnic University. Naresuan University (Thailand) Naresuan University from other sight For DNTU included Dr. Doan Manh Quynh - Vice Rector; Dr. Tran Thanh Dai - Dean of Faculty of Food - Environment - Nursing; Mr. Quach An Binh - Deputy Dean of Faculty of Food - Environment - Nursing and the International Relations Department’s specialists. Delegation making practical experience At the meeting, after the introduction of building and development process of Naresuan University and Dong Nai Technology University, both parties focused on discussion the promotion of PhD academic programs at Naresuan University. With this coordination, of course, the University will be able to train not only students but also faculties to become excellent with expertise knowledge around the world. Photo of Naresuan University delegation Naresuan University is a public university in Thailand, established in 1990, is headquartered in Phitsanulok province. Naresuan University has 16 faculties, 914 lecturers, 248 assistant professors, 112 associate professors and 8 Professors; training from undergraduate to doctorate degree. There are 9263 graduates from Naresuan University in 2010, including 7053 bachelors, 2153 masters and 57 doctorates. Naresuan University is considered being one of top universities in Thailand.     Pham Thi Kim Ngan (International Relations Department)  

"I am really amazed by the rapid reform of Dong Nai Technology University after nearly 2 years returning. I also believe in the prospect of cooperation between our two schools in the future. This time I return to DNTU is to tighten the affection and relationship between the two schools and expect the things we have signed before must be done faster, more". This is the speeching of Mr. James J.Maher - Board Chairman and Rector of University of Niagara (USA) when returning to visit Dong Nai University of Technology in the morning of August 24, 2016. Like brothers. It was a common feeling for all when Mr. James J. Maher and Secretary Ngo Thi Dieu Thuy of Niagara University returned to visit Dong Nai Technology University on the morning of August 24, 2016. The atmosphere of the talk at the Rector's office was so cozy - as in a family, there was no language or geographic distance. There are no written agreements but only a sincere exchange of achievements and prospects of cooperation between the two sides. Mr. James J.Maher cannot hide the feeling of returning to DNTU and see this as part of his school. Next and working with Janes J. Maher at the Rector's Office, in addition to Dr. Phan Ngoc Son, there are two Vice Rectors - Dr. Tan Duc Thuan, Dr. Doan Manh Quynh - and Dr. Tran Thi Quynh Le, Dean of the International Relations Department. The co-workers, who have visited and worked with the University of Niagara in the past. Mr. James J.Maher and Mr. Pham Ngoc Son, Rector of Dong Nai University of Technology Cooperative achievement The highlight of international cooperation achievements are the advanced and modern constructions of DNTU. From Niagara lessons in building facilities, equipment and welfare facilities to serve the learner, Dr. Phan Ngoc Son has determined to build an integrated center and cultural complex - Modern sports despite facing many difficulties piling up. Not equal to Niagara but investment for facilities is a strategic long-term, sustainable. "Only that, we have the conditions to improve the quality and change teaching methods and also expressed the enthusiasm of DNTU is to pursue the goal of building DNTU into a modern university with Regional and international, "Phan Ngoc Son emphasized in the seminar. ... and the DNTU Board of Management during the discussion As the person who charges of teaching and training, Dr. Pham Duc Thuan expressed his determination to study Niagara on a number of issues in content and training methods. On that basis, DNTU has been doing a lot of innovations, demonstrating by the significant reduction of some theoretical lessons to enhance the practice and hone the skills. Promote learning English through the policy of opening Language Centers and increasing the amount of foreign language learning for students from the first year. DNTU committed over 75% of students after graduation have the ability to speak foreign languages in the process of contact with enterprises, find a job. Besides, it is the determination of the whole system to change the teaching method and training the faculty. To have a system like Niagara - DNTU still has to go through many years but now must have the basic foundation. In addition to in-depth knowledge, DNTU requires each lecturer to grasp the advanced methods of education, fluent in at least one foreign language. DNTU has teamed up with Niagara to exchange lecturers. This year, there will be at least 10 lecturers from DNTU to practice in the United States. Firstly, the Deans and Vice Deans of Faculties and in 2017 will be the trainers. Putting students to attend summer camp or study in Niagara in the coming years has been agreed by the two sides. Along with the fun of DNTU before the new school year, Mr. James J.Maher with Dr. Phan Ngoc Son and the teachers in Board of Managers visit DNTU.. Dr. Phan Ngoc Son and the school's leaders invited Mr. James J. Maher to visit DNTU and take memorized photo At the Integration Center, both sides have taken pictures together with sincere joy for the great development of DNTU. The complex is under construction and will be inaugurated and operational in just one month later. Geographical distance is half way around the world, but surely Niagara will share the joy with DNTU because the two schools were like closed brothers. Cooperation for mutual development - it is the sincere desire of both parties, together, to reach the heights of human personality and knowledge.     Phạm Thị Kim Ngân (International Relations Department)  

In the morning of November 11th 2016, at the meeting room 3, Information and Library Center, there was a signing ceremony of tripartite “DNTU-PUM-ENTERPRISES” with the aim of training complete human resources required by enterprises. This is one of priority targets in the renovation process of Dong Nai Technology University. Attended the signing ceremony, Dong Nai Technology University including: Dr. Phan Ngoc Son – Rector; Dr. Tran Duc Thuan – Vice Rector; Dr. Tran Thi Quynh Le-Head of International Relations Department; Mr. Nguyen Hoang Dung – Vice Head of Public Relations Department; Mr.Vu Vi Minh Quan – Vice Head of Entrepreneur Relations Department; Mrs. Mysung Cho – Korean Teacher; Mrs. Yen, Hsueh-Feng – Chinese Teacher and other representatives of 7 Faculties in university. Representatives of PUM including: Mrs. Anneke Bal Atsma – Expert – Director of Project; Mr. Sijmen Visser – Expert; Mrs. Hanneken Teekens – Expert. Representatives of enterprises including: Mr. Bui Dang Nam, Mr.Pham Van Vui; Mr. Nguyen Duy Hung; Mr. Nguyen Huy Hoang; Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh; Mr. Pham Duc Thuan… and other respentative of some companies in Dong Nai province. In his opening remarks, Mr. Nguyen Hoang Dung said: The issue of cooperation between universities and enterprises is a popular trend in the world bringing practical benefits to both sides. DNTU has been cooperating closely with many businesses and other universities in many fields. PUM (Netherland) is a non-profit organization with many excellent experts who have been cooperating and helping many universities in training and production development in small and medium enterprises. On that basis, today, the signing ceremony of tripartite cooperation has a significant meaning marks the cooperation and development of the above. Before discussing and signing between the three sides, PUM experts and representatives of enterprises watched a video clip about the ten years development of Dong Nai Techonology University. With the creative, dynamic spirit and advantages of multidisciplinary university between the key economic and industrial areas, DNTU has great attraction. The university has been heavily investing in facilities, training talents, connecting with businesses and cooperating with many universities in the world to improve effectiveness in training, confirming the position and brand of the school. After introducing Dong Nai Technology University, PUM sent messages to enterprises and DNTU through images of its activities in many countries around the world. Through pictures, PUM has proven to be a prestigious organization with more than 3,000 experts supporting small and medium sized businesses and projects. With the goal of sharing knowledge, funding, supporting education, vocational training. Ms, Anneke stated: “PUM will not support operations for schools when there is no commitment and connection from the businesses. The purpose of PUM’s support is that graduates will have better skills to meet business needs; graduates will find jobs faster on the basis of educational programs that are adapted to international standards. In other words, PUM want to ensure effectively that its support must be directed towards the specific goal of shaping workforce to meet the needs of the businesses on the basis of acquiring knowledge associated with the formation skill, with the ability to work to make sure the school’s training products will be used. The beneficiary of the school project itself will be the employee of the business. The Project Director – Mrs. Anneke expressed her happiness because many of her comments were seriously received by DNTU and the school is actively promoting innovative projects, especially changing teaching methodology under CDIO. She shared some regulations that the school need to pay attention to such as: education should be in the real context of the profession; have a list of the knowledge, skills and attitudes that students need to master by engaging with stakeholders; Teaching programs and pedagogical methods must be designed in a consistent manner to ensure the desired outcomes. A systematic evaluation of the program, involving alumni to make the basis for continuous improvement. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Dr. Tran Duc Thuan – Vice Rector of DNTU sent greetings to all experts in PUM delegation and especially to Mrs. Anneke. After 11 years of development for the purpose of student, Dong Nai Tecnology University has been constantly searching for innovations in which PUM has supported teaching methods and improved lecturers’ ability. Dr. Thuan expects businesses to continue providing employment support for DNTU’s students hava a chance to develop. Business representative – Food Director of Aurora Hotel, Mr. Bui Dang Nam expressed his thanks to Dong Nai Technology University and experts in PUM organization for facilitating the connection between the businesses with the trainers to work together to find solutions in the problem of human resources. Mr. Nam said that his unit has received many students of DNTU to work and practice at his company. He is also completely satisfied with the quality training of DNTU. He said that the trend of renovation of the school in the training method has created man values, and he expected DNTU will continue to innovate to get more achievements on the basis of a multidisciplinary university in many fields. He hopes that businesses will have good students in the fields of restaurant - hotel management for enterprises to use. Speaking before the signing ceremony, Dr. Phan Ngoc Son thanked the PUM organization, Mrs. Anneke and enterprises. He wished the signing ceremony would promote development for all three parties. After the signing ceremony, representatives of enterprises, DNTU and PUM held the first plenary session. In the statement od reason for the meeting, Mrs. Anneke briefly introduced some issues to expect businesses to understand about PUM. Beside supporting and sponsoring, she is particularly interested in student training requirements. The question that she raised is: What do businesses need for graduates? Have you ever raised this issue for the trainers? Prior to her question, Mr. Nguyen Duy Hung – Director of Hung Phat Company said: the weakness of students graduated is the practical knowledge the thought and perceptions. How to change students’ perceptions and thoughts, to make them more realistic. Therefore, he need a closely relationship between DNTU and businesses to solve this problem. Sharing thoughts with Mr. Nguyen Duy Hung, Mrs. Anneke said: knowing the attitude and perception of student before the fact is very important, she advised the DNTU students to practice, work in the first year. The school has a policy to innovate teaching under CDIO, so the problem that the businesses just mentioned will be overcome. Mrs. Anneke also raised the issue: How do businesses think about giving lectures to practice at company because lecturers need practical knowledge? Before that matter, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh – Representative of Packaging Joint Stock Company said that he also wanted the school to send lecturers to company so that they could see what they needed to adjust their content and teaching methods. The businesses is completely supportive, no obstacle. Representative of Dat Viet Joint Stock Company expressed his expectation to cooperate with DNTU in the process of training and coordinating with enterprises to directly participate in teaching, especially management and soft skills. This is the missing and weak points that the company is in need, so when receiving personnel, they no longer have to re-training. Receiving enterprises’ comments, Dr. Tran Duc Thuan said that we have many activities to improve the quality of education, especially when enterprises directly participate in training soft skills. In this regard, he hope that in the future, PUM will contribute more precious ideas to improve together. As a manager of the projects and personnel of the industrial zones, Mr. Nguyen Huy Hoang expressed: “When dealing directly with businesses, especially foreign ones, I noticed many worried issues and presented to the provincial leaders. Our workers are having many major shortcomings that training needs to pay attention to. For example: not care about safety, health; Loyalty, attachment or change of job and view; behavior, cleanliness; how to solve conflicts, problems; personal self-interest is too great, so the effectiveness of teamwork is not high; poor planning; little dare to take responsibility or blame the circumstances, is very tricky. PUM recommends that lecturers have internship at businesses is very true. There are many thorny practical issues so he personally support this plan. Will the business re-impact the school like a cell? School need to expand cooperation in what aspects are very necessary. Mr. Luu Hong Quan – Dean of Falcuty of Electronics – Electricity- Engineering and Construction is also very keen on the trainers to practice or join in the work but wondered whether the business allowed lecturers to attend. If the businesses allow lecturers to come to work together, study together, the industry has in-depth technology whether the business is satisfied? That is not a simple thing. Compiled from the opinions of businesses and trainers, Mrs. Anneke expects the school to have appropriate solutions for both DNTU students and lecturers have the opportunities to approach and work with the business. This will bring the knowledge and benefits needed for many parties. On behalf of the Administration of DNTU, Dr. Tran Duc Thuan thanked the attention and sharing of businesses and PUM organizations and expressed confidence in the prospect of cooperation that the signing ceremony bring. Program session was closed in happiness and trust.       Pham Thi Kim Ngan (International Relations Department)  

From August 01st to August 08th, 2016 representatives of the Dong Nai Technology University including Mr. Nguyen Minh Thien - Director of The Foreign Language Center, and Ms. Le Thi Hanh specialist of International Relations Department participated in the program (PYEX) 10th youth exchange at the invitation of the Asia Pacific Association South Korea, (The Pacific Asia Society - PAS) - Korea. Attendence this time also 22 students and lecturers from Thailand (03 people), Mongolia (05 people ), Indonesia ( 06 people ), Kyrgyzstan ( 03 people ), Tanzania ( 03 people ), Ha Noi -VietNam ( 02 people ). With the warm welcome of the PAS members, we were visited by some delegates to visit some famous scenic sports in Korea such as: The war memorial museum in Cheonan and in Seoul, Cheonbuk temple in the province. Cheonan, a traditional Korea Village in Cheonan province. In addition, our delegation was attending a traditional tea festival in the Cheonan coutryside, Hyundai Steel Plant, Hyundai Motor Factory, Namsan Tower… Especially, during this trip, the VietNamese delegation was really touched by the special attention of the two Professors Choi Sang Bea - Head and Chung Sang Dea - Depurty PAS Youth Volunteer Youth Unio- Visit Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul and Myung Dong Night Market. After this trip, we have gained a better understanded of the traditional culture, customs and culture of Korea and more about people and the development of all aspects of life. One of the most advanced countries in the world in terms of economy, work, technology, education,… Hopefully after this visit, the friendship between Viet Nam and Korea in general will be stronger and the cooperation between DongNai Technology University and the Asia Pacific Association in particular will go up a new level. Some pictures of the 10th PYEX program: Visiting The Hyundai Motor Company Enjoying the traditional Korean tea festival Taking a picture with Mr Chung Sang Dae, the PAS’s supervisor Visiting the war memorial museum in Cheonan province Taking a picture with Mr Choi Sang Bae, the PAS’s supervisor Visiting Huyndai Steel factory     Phạm Thị Kim Ngân (International Relations Department)  

On April 14, 2016, diplomatic delegation of DNTU visited The United States and worked with senior pepresentatives of Niagara University - NU. For DNTU, President Ms. Vo Thi Thanh Hoa and Rector Phan Ngoc Son, accompanied with other 8 people of delegation, had an efficient meeting with Niagara University. For NU, Mr. Hung P. Le - Vice President Associate for International Affairs together with other representatives attended the meeting Working with Mr. Hung P. Le During the period of working, two parties had an intensive discussion in the aspect of faculty exchange and transition for student from DNTU’s courses to NU’s ones. Rector Dr. Phan Ngoc Son said that he is determined to create good opportunities for DNTU students and faculties to enroll in NU - a school well-known for professional academic environment and high quality. Rector of DNTU is determined to create good opportunities for DNTU students and faculties to enroll in NU Simultaneously, DNTU and NU united in drafting a signing agreement for cooperation. It is a crucial advance for two parties to provide extensive cooperational framwork multilaterally and sustainably. DNTU and NU united in drafting a signing agreement for cooperation Furthermore, DNTU diplomatic delegation spent a lot of time conversing with a Vietnamese representative student learning at NU. They exchanged various things relating to study, extra activities of NU students. They then together had a visit tour in NU campus A Vietnamese representative student learning at NU and Rector Dr. Phan Ngoc Son exchanged views on their common concerns Visit tour in NU campus     Nguyen Thi Tran Nguyen  

On July 6th 2016 at Dong Nai Technology University, Rector Dr. Phan Ngoc Son welcomed and worked with JICA Delegation about cooperation in training and coaching 5S processes  in university :  Seiri - Seiton (整頓 Sắp xếp), Seiso (清掃 Sạch sẽ), Seiketsu (清潔 Săn sóc), và Shitsuke (躾 Sẵn sàng). Mr. Kishima Shunji, Marketing Director of MODI Company – JICA in-charge of training specialist introduce about JICA organizationl structure and field operations; and also suggest for a close collaboration with DNTU. Mr. Takeo Matsushima – Advisor of Murakami & CO Company – JICA in-charge of training specialist also discussed about JICA expansion project for high-quality human resources training in South Vietnam provinces. Speaking at the meeting, Rector Dr. Phan Ngoc Son supporting JICA advocate of cooperation on training. Rector stressed the investment of equipment for lecturer to teach and students for practice, especially for Technology and Engineering major. Rector also wished to have further cooperation signed with JICA which to be supported in technical and practice equipment for DNTU students. Currently, JICA will support DNTU in coaching 5S processes  in University JICA and DNTU will promote practical training and technical supporting in order to make DNTU flourished in the near future. Some pictures of this meeting:     Pham Thi Kim Ngan (International Relations Department)